Swedish massage (also known as classic massage). It is a massage modality that is based on the anatomy and physiology of the body and uses the following strokes: Swedish gymnastics, effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration/jostling, and tapotement (see definitions below). It is usually a full body massage and incorporates a number of different types of massage … Continue reading What is Swedish Massage and Gymnastics?
Tag: Aromatherapy
Hips Don’t Lie Y’all!
Shakira Shakira! Full Mobility! Given the architecture and functional importance of the hip joint, full mobility is essential. If the mobility in the hip is limited, that limitation in range of motion has to be compensated for elsewhere. In one recent study published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, “Passive hip range of … Continue reading Hips Don’t Lie Y’all!
5 Simple Steps For A Healthier Back-To-School Routine!
Ahh, back to school. Remember when the biggest worry was whether to get the watermelon or unicorn lunch box? Now those days feel far away and frivolous. As we ponder how back to school looks during the pandemic, we here at Recharge want to help our clients create and maintain healthy routines — no matter … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps For A Healthier Back-To-School Routine!
Chair Massage!
A chair massage focuses on the areas of your back, shoulders, neck, arms, and hands with the most tension. You are massaged over your clothes without any use of massage oil. When getting a chair massage, you sit in a special chair that has a downward angled cradle for your face to rest on, and … Continue reading Chair Massage!
Craniosacral Therapy!
Craniosacral massage therapists gently work the bones of the head, neck, and sacrum. Craniosacral therapy restores the natural position and alignment of bones and joints in the head and neck, alleviating pain. Craniosacral therapy (CST) is based on an understanding of the body’s own cranial rhythmic impulse which is felt through the hands of the … Continue reading Craniosacral Therapy!